Category Archives: limestone

Limestone is often very porous when newly laid, and if not sealed properly during installation can act like a sponge, soaking up all the dirt and drinks spill that touch it. The floor in the picture below was only 2 … Continue reading →

Travertine can become dull over time as it is one of the softer natural stones available to purchase in shops. Also due to its honey comb structure, travertine can become pitted, holes can appear and even tiles can crack. This … Continue reading →

Marble, limestone and travertine tables can often look tired and become scratched and dull for a number of reasons. Often drink spills, incorrect cleaning products and general wear and tear can leave the tables with a very patchy appearance. Wine, … Continue reading →

Removing marks from a limestone fireplace can be a trick job. Often limestone fireplaces are fitting by gas engineers who are fitting the fireplace at the same time. They unlike tiles are not aware of how porous the limestone surround … Continue reading →

Travertine can range in porosity depending on the surface type. Polished travertine is less porous than a tumbled version of the same travertine tile. This is due to the pours in the travertine tile closing up during the polishing process … Continue reading →

Limestone floors can look beautiful when first laid, but due to limestone tiles been extremely porous, they are often not sealed properly. This can mean that they can become dirty extremely quickly and can be very sensitive to staining. This … Continue reading →